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Renteria, Martha & Sinkovich, Arianna. Utilizing a pediatric emergency drug sheet to enhance clinical preparedness and self-efficacy in medication administration. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-0vvd-1x42

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TitleUtilizing a pediatric emergency drug sheet to enhance clinical preparedness and self-efficacy in medication administration
NameRenteria, Martha (author); Sinkovich, Arianna (author); McCartney, Maureen (chair); Rutgers University; School of Nursing - RBHS
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-05 (degree)
SubjectNurse Anesthesia, Drugs -- Administration, Pediatrics
Extent1 online resource (80 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionPurpose of study: To enhance clinical preparedness of PACU and endoscopy registered nurses (RN) during pediatric emergencies by increasing self-efficacy and effective use of the pediatric emergency drug sheet for safe medication administration. This was measured via a pre- and post-survey as well as using clinical scenarios to simulate medication preparation and administration.

Methodology: The education group was informed face to face by the researchers with the guidance of a PowerPoint presentation, the pediatric emergency drug sheet, and mock syringes and supplies. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were distributed.

Results: One hundred percent of the participants were able to use the drug sheet appropriately and complete a return demonstration of correct dosage in mg and mLs for a patient less than 10 kg. Statistically significant findings were seen in the pre- and post-survey responses, showing an increase in clinical self-efficacy. The median pre survey scores demonstrated the RNs were already inclined to use the drug sheet and found it easy to use.

Implications for practice: We hope our project will be sustained via an annual pediatric drug sheet competency. An annual competency will indirectly reduce medication errors in a vulnerable patient population and enhance patient safety. We recommend creating an updated policy for the use of the pediatric emergency drug sheet, as well as references added to the drug sheet itself. Healthcare providers must not only comply but be able to translate such policies into practice.
NoteDNP
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-0vvd-1x42
LanguageEnglish
CollectionSchool of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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